Shubramanya Swamy Temple, Padavedu
Arulmigu
Subramania Swamy Temple is located on a hill top, on the southern side of
Arulmigu Renugambal Temple. The panoramic view of this temple seen from
Renugambal Temple is awe inspiring.
Three
hundred well laid stone steps make the journey to this hill top temple
less tedious.
Legends
Legend
has it that Lord Subramania was conferred the title "Deva Senapathi"
(Commander of Devas) only on this hill top at the request of Goddess
Renugambal.
As
instructed by his father Lord Siva, Lord Subramania undertook the journey to
Veera Mahendra Puri to destroy Surapadman, an Asura dreaded by Devas. A
fierce battle took place between Subramania and Surapadman. At last, the lance
of Subramania pierced Surapadman who took the form of a tree. The broken
pieces of the tree instantly transformed themselves into mighty peacock and
chanticleer. As an act of forgiveness, he took the peacock as his
permanent charger and chanticleer on his banner.
Significance
of Moolavar Idol
The
finely sculpted idol of Moolavar Lord Subramania with his consort’s goddesses
Valli and Deivanai standing on a peacock is quite impressive.
Unlike
in other places where Lord Subramania is seen seated on his peacock, here the
Lord is standing on his peacock. The peacock is also seen not spreading its
feathers. It carries a snake in its beaks.
This
idol is unique and the Lord is known for his boon granting. Devotees used to
take Kavadies and perform milk Abishegam during auspicious days in fulfillment
of their vows.
References
https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2008/05/26/padavedu/
